“The book is very well illustrated in color and provides basic information in key areas for undergraduate students in agricultural and biological sciences to be successful in upper level specialty courses such as nutrition, reproduction, and biotechnology. It may also provide new graduate students with a source for review of basic principles.” (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 June 2014)

Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals, Second Edition offers a detailed introduction to the foundations of anatomy and physiology in a wide range of domestic species. Well illustrated throughout, the book provides in-depth information on the guiding principles of this key area of study for animal science students, fostering a thorough understanding of the complex make-up of domestic animals. This Second Edition includes access to supplementary material online, including images and tables available for download in PowerPoint, a test bank of questions for instructors, and self-study questions for students.

Taking a logical systems-based approach, this new edition is fully updated and now provides more practical information, with descriptions of anatomic or physiological events in pets or domestic animals to demonstrate everyday applications. Offering greater depth of information than other books in this area, Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals is an invaluable textbook for animal science students and professionals in this area.

Key features

• Introduces the principles of anatomy and physiology of a wide range of domestic species
• Promotes a thorough understanding of the structure and function of each body system
• Presents colorful illustrations throughout to depict the structures described
• Offers new sections showing the everyday relevance of the principles discussed
• Includes supplementary materials online, including test banks, self-study questions, and the images in PowerPoint at